Training program to make a Novice System Administrator

I’ve put together a program to make entry-level Linux system administrators because we need more to maintain the IT fabric of modern civilization.

The program is self-paced, using online resources. This is not training I deliver personally, rather I will guide you to quality training resources, in the correct sequence, and work with you to debug any stops. There is no fee to me for this program. The training takes 2-3 months full-time and costs about USD 1,000 for the online training courses and books. You’ll need a practice computer you can install Linux on.

Pre-requisites: Aspirants need to know how to use a computer for basic tasks (e.g., Web, email, word processing).

Also, you can write in Markdown and use pandoc to convert to HTML. Try it!

Elective – Learn How to Use strace to Spy on Your Programs

http://jvns.ca/strace-zine-unfolded.pdf

Elective – Postgres Database Administration

“The Accidental DBA” (or, Administering PostgreSQL When It’s Not Your Job) to those just getting into Postgres database server administration. Josh Berkus, from the PostgreSQL Core Team, presented it in 2015 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoQRGl_P2aQ (2.5 hour video)) and the original (2012) slides by Christophe Pettus at http://thebuild.com/blog/2012/06/04/postgresql-when-its-not-your-job-at-djangocon-europe/